Lucknow, August 15 (H.S.). Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday first hoisted the flag at his official residence and then hoisted the flag in the Vidhan Bhavan premises and paid tribute to the freedom fighters and the great sons of the country who sacrificed everything for the security of India. In his address, he counted the achievements of the 8-year tenure of his government along with the Narendra Modi government at the Center and also launched a scathing attack on the opposition. On this occasion, he called for making Uttar Pradesh poverty free and a state with a trillion dollar economy.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that today the whole country is completing 78 years of independence. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to everyone. Freedom is a symbol of countless sacrifices. Freedom demands sacrifice from all of us. This fight for freedom that went on for a long time in the country bore fruit under the decisive leadership of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion, while saluting the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, I pay my humble tribute to all those great freedom fighters, revolutionaries, known and unknown brave soldiers, and the brave soldiers who protected the borders of the country after the independence of the country, all those soldiers who made their supreme contribution for the internal security of the country.
Chief Minister Yogi said that recently the whole country has seen the successful implementation of India’s strength and power through Operation Sindoor under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Modi. I salute all those soldiers who have strengthened the unity and integrity of India by defeating the enemy despite adverse circumstances. When our soldier is vigilant towards the borders of the country, makes his supreme contribution, then we can sleep peacefully. Only then the country can see those golden dreams of development on which a strong India is built.
The Chief Minister said that you have seen this journey of the last 78 years. Experienced it. Heard this saga through the national festivals of the country. Remember, independence does not mean freedom. Independence cannot mean hierarchy either. Independence means a great festival for every Indian to be determined with his duties. What is our national duty, what is our duty towards ourselves, towards society, towards the country, if every citizen starts discharging his duty honestly, then we will be able to see the fulfillment of Prime Minister Modi’s resolution of developed India. India will be the biggest power in the world in 2047 with strength.
Remember, 11 years ago, India was the 11th largest economy in the world, but due to the well-planned efforts of Prime Minister Modi, today it has emerged as the fourth largest economy in the world. Today, India has the capability. India has the power. The world has realized India’s Swadeshi and Make in India. The Brahmos missile made in Lucknow has made the enemy run for their money.
Brothers and sisters, whether it is a Swadeshi drone or missile, India is progressing rapidly in the defense sector and the aerospace sector. Prime Minister Modi has called for making India a developed country. Whether it is an item of daily use or an item to be gifted to a guest, if we purchase Swadeshi products prepared by our artisans, craftsmen, then our country will prosper. India’s money will be for India. This will become a model to present India’s capabilities to the world.
Chief Minister attacked the opposition
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also attacked the opposition while counting the achievements of his 8-year tenure. He said that this is the same Uttar Pradesh where neither the daughter was safe nor the businessman was safe. The atmosphere used to get worse after sunset. Today Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a new model in law and order. Uttar Pradesh has not only emerged as a model of security but Uttar Pradesh has shown how one can be riot free and how success can be achieved. Today Uttar Pradesh is moving rapidly in that direction.
8.5 lakh jobs given
Chief Minister Yogi said that important work has also been done to provide jobs to the youth of Uttar Pradesh. 8.5 lakh youth have been given jobs. More than 1 crore 62 lakh youth have been linked to the MSME sector. Uttar Pradesh has established itself as the best destination for investment. Today if you ask any entrepreneur where he wants to invest, he will say UP. If any state can become the dream destination for investment, it is Uttar Pradesh. You must have seen that earlier entrepreneurs used to think of migrating from Uttar Pradesh. Now an investment of 45 lakh crore is coming. Out of that, an investment of 15 lakh crore has been made on the ground. The possibility of employment has also developed.
Moving towards becoming a state with one trillion dollar economy
If India becomes a five trillion dollar economy by 2027, then Uttar Pradesh is working fast to achieve the target of one trillion dollar economy. 8 years ago the per capita income of Uttar Pradesh was 43000. Despite facing a pandemic like Covid for 3 years, Uttar Pradesh has succeeded in increasing its GSDP from 13 to 19 lakh crore in these 8 years. The growth rate of the state is moving in a better direction than the national growth rate. Today the per capita income of Uttar Pradesh has reached 1.20 lakh. In the coming times, we have to come at par with the national average in every sector. For this the people of Uttar Pradesh will have to work together.
Everyone has to work together to move forward in the direction of developed India, developed Uttar Pradesh, self-reliant India, self-dependent Uttar Pradesh. The government is ready to work for every element. If someone takes one step forward, the government is ready to work with him by taking 10 steps forward. On this occasion, apart from Uttar Pradesh, artists from Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and other states also gave performances.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya Brijesh Pathak, Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharwal, former minister, Legislative Council member Mahendra Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal and other public representatives and officials were present.